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December 2015
ISSN 1932-6181
EISSN 1932-619X
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Research Papers
A Novel Intranasal Spray Device for the Administration of Nanoparticles to Rodents
Justin E. Piazza, Chao Zhu, P. Ravi Selvaganapathy, Todd R. Hoare, Saransh B. Jain, Farhat Hossain, Ram K. Mishra
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029907
Topics:
Drugs
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Sprays
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Biological tissues
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Pressure
Automatic Measurement of End-Diastolic Arterial Lumen Diameter in ARTSENS
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030873
Topics:
Curve fitting
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Echoes
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Errors
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Fittings
,
Modeling
,
Algorithms
Minimizing Human Tracking Error for Robotic Rehabilitation Device
Andrew J. Homich, Megan A. Doerzbacher, Eric L. Tschantz, Stephen J. Piazza, Everett C. Hills, Jason Z. Moore
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041003.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030275
Topics:
Control equipment
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Design
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Errors
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Filters
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Rehabilitation devices
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Robotics
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Magnetometers
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Sensors
,
Simulation
Design of a New Haptic Interface for Endoscopy Simulation
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041004.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030874
Topics:
Design
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Endoscopes
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Feedback
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Haptics
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Simulation
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Torque
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Grippers
,
Friction
Flexure-Based Active Needle for Enhanced Steering Within Soft Tissue
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041005.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030654
Topics:
Needles
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Bending (Stress)
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Actuators
,
Wire
A Needlelike Probe for Temperature Monitoring During Laser Ablation Based on Fiber Bragg Grating: Manufacturing and Characterization
Davide Polito, Michele Arturo Caponero, Andrea Polimadei, Paola Saccomandi, Carlo Massaroni, Sergio Silvestri, Emiliano Schena
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041006.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030624
Topics:
Fiber Bragg gratings
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Liver
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Probes
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Sensors
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Temperature
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Errors
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Needles
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Epoxy adhesives
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Lasers
,
Calibration
Attention-Aware Robotic Laparoscope Based on Fuzzy Interpretation of Eye-Gaze Patterns
Songpo Li, Xiaoli Zhang, Fernando J. Kim, Rodrigo Donalisio da Silva, Diedra Gustafson, Wilson R. Molina
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041007.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030608
Topics:
Laparoscopic devices
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Robotics
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Surgery
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Fuzzy logic
Application Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Reveals Failure Modes for Interferential Stimulation Therapy in Treating Chronic Constipation
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041008.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030857
Topics:
Electrodes
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Failure mechanisms
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Patient treatment
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Design
,
Risk
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Failure mode and effects analysis
,
Probability
A Reconfigurable High-Speed Stereo-Radiography System for Sub-Millimeter Measurement of In Vivo Joint Kinematics
John C. Ivester, Adam J. Cyr, Michael D. Harris, Martin J. Kulis, Paul J. Rullkoetter, Kevin B. Shelburne
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030778
Topics:
Bone
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Imaging
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Kinematics
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Knee
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X-rays
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Design
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Resolution (Optics)
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Radiation (Physics)
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Cervical spine
,
Image formation
Modification of the ICARE System for Pediatric Therapy
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030276
Topics:
Design
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Patient treatment
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Pediatrics
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Screws
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Simulation
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Stress
,
Simulation results
Inexpensive Vision-Based System for the Direct Measurement of Ankle Stiffness During Quiet Standing
Raul Chavez-Romero, Antonio Cardenas, Juan Manuel Rendon-Mancha, Karinna M. Vernaza, Davide Piovesan
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041011.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031060
Topics:
Calibration
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Robotics
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Robots
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Stiffness
,
Sensors
Sensorless Force Sensing for Minimally Invasive Surgery
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 041012.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031282
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Cables
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Engineering prototypes
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Motors
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Sensors
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Surgery
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Yaw
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Errors
,
Delays
,
Haptics
Technical Brief
A Comparison of the Defect Rate Between Original Equipment Manufacturer and Reprocessed Single-Use Bipolar and Ultrasound Diathermy Devices
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 044501.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030858
Topics:
Surgery
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Ultrasound
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Teams
,
Medical devices
An On-Site Thermoelectric Cooling Device for Cryotherapy and Control of Skin Blood Flow
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 044502.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4029508
Topics:
Biological tissues
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Blood
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Blood flow
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Cooling
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Skin
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Temperature
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Thermoelectric coolers
,
Heating
Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Stiff Steerable Cutter for Arthroscopic Procedures
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 044503.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030506
Topics:
Arthroscopy
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Design
,
Endoscopic devices
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Hinges
,
Instrumentation
,
Rotation
,
Cables
,
Strength (Materials)
,
Pins (Engineering)
Evaluation of a Prototype Hybrid Vacuum Pump to Provide Vacuum-Assisted Suspension for Above-Knee Prostheses
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 044504.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030507
Topics:
Engineering prototypes
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Knee
,
Pressure
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Prostheses
,
Pumps
,
Testing
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Vacuum
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Electronic systems
,
Vacuum pumps
,
Artificial limbs
Maxillary Cutting Guide for Executing a Simulated Osteotomy and Removing the Bony Interference During Orthognathic Surgery
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 044505.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031162
Topics:
Cutting
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Surgery
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Manufacturing
,
Simulation
,
Bone
Ability of a Novel Foot and Ankle Loading Device to Reproduce Loading Conditions in the Standing Position During Computed Tomography
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 044506.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031100
Topics:
Bearings
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Computerized tomography
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Pressure
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Stress
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Weight (Mass)
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Bone
,
Orthopedic devices
Liquid Metal Ink Enabled Rapid Prototyping of Electrochemical Sensor for Wireless Glucose Detection on the Platform of Mobile Phone
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 044507.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031659
Topics:
Alloys
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Electrodes
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Glucose sensing
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Sensors
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Inks
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Glucose
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Design
,
Manufacturing
,
Liquid metals
Design Innovation Paper
Design of Novel Mixer and Applicator for Two-Component Surgical Adhesives
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 045001.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030828
Topics:
Adhesives
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Design
,
Testing
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Compression
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Surgery
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Shear (Mechanics)
Design of a Transtibial Prosthesis With Active Transverse Plane Control
J. Med. Devices. December 2015, 9(4): 045002.
doi: https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4031072
Topics:
Design
,
Prostheses
,
Torque
,
Control equipment
,
Motors
,
Stiffness
,
Actuators
,
Testing
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